Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Avondale East, Houston

A+

33rd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Avondale East is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 33rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (12 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
11,270
Median rent
$1,930
Median home value
$374,000
Household income
$101,400
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Avondale East

Avondale East is a neighborhood in Houston with about 11,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly rented (84% of homes) and 7% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 33rd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Avondale East

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $101,400, 56% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Avondale East

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,930, 42% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Avondale East report card

Each grade compares Avondale East with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,930, homes cost 3.7x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $101,400, 2.4% unemployed.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 23 min, 22% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    78% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.6% of adults uninsured.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

Avondale East compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 78%41 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $101,40056% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%18 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%26 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,93042% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AArabic Immersion Magnet SchoolElementary, Houston ISD0.8 mi
  • AArabic Immersion Magnet SchoolMiddle, Houston ISD0.8 mi
  • AHouston Academy for International StudiesHigh, Houston ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Avondale East

Median rent in Avondale East is $1,930 a month, 42% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $77,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $374,000, 35% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,535 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent42% higher than Houston$1,930$1,361$1,403
Median home value35% higher than Houston$374,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Houston3.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Houston36%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than Houston16%42%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Houston9.4%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston200519821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,535
Mortgage payment
$2,047
Property tax
$487
Median rent, for comparison
$1,930

Based on a $374,000 home in Avondale East, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median household income56% higher than Houston$101,400$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Houston2.4%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Houston12%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher41 points higher than Houston78%37%34%
Average commute17% lower than Houston23 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Houston22%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Houston8.5%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Houston97%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Avondale East

Under 186.3%
18 to 3461%
35 to 6429%
65 and over3.8%
Race and ethnicity
White37%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black21%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race9.5%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
  2. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  3. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  4. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  5. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  7. 7A+Kings Point
  8. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ALower GreenvilleDallas
  2. A-The VillageDallas
  3. AMedical DistrictAustin

Questions about Avondale East

Is Avondale East a good place to live?

Avondale East is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 33rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Avondale East?

Median rent in Avondale East is $1,930 a month, 42% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $374,000, 35% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Avondale East?

The closest rated public schools are Arabic Immersion Magnet School (elementary, rated A), Arabic Immersion Magnet School (middle, rated A) and Houston Academy for International Studies (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 7 Census block groups closest to the Avondale East name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.